New Orleans Hands-on Cajun Roux Cooking Class in French Quarter
by Mardi Gras School of Cooking
Overview
New Orleans is known for its distinctive Cajun cuisine, and this class focuses on making roux, a foundational element in many dishes. The Mardi Gras School of Cooking offers a small, hands-on class lasting about three hours in the French Quarter. The setting is intimate, resembling a dinner party with friends, and classes are led by skilled chefs who are both personable and engaging. The session covers preparation techniques while participants cook alongside the chefs in their kitchen. Refreshments provided include carbonated drinks, bottled water, alcoholic beverages, and a full dinner made during the class. Solo travelers can join existing sessions, with a minimum of two participants required. Groups of eight or more must contact the company directly for booking arrangements.
Highlights
What's included
Itinerary
Cajun Cooking Basics
The class begins with learning key secrets of authentic New Orleans cooking, focusing first on the Cajun Holy Trinity. Participants chop and prepare ingredients before taking a break to enjoy their first glass of wine. Next, they prepare a Dark Roux for gumbo, followed by a light Roux for Shrimp Etouffee. After plating the meal, the session concludes with instruction on making Bananas Foster using a reliable method.
180 min
Meeting point
Suite 101 on the ground level
End point
Suite 101 on the ground level
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
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